Globe GC-1 Swift

Globe GC-1 Swift
Maa	Yhdysvallat
Rooli	Siviili-ilma-alukset
Ensimmäinen lento	1946
Rakennettu	1521

Nniiden Maapallo GC-1B nopea on kevyt, kaksipaikkainen urheilumonotaso, jonka suunnittelivat R.S. Johnson ja K.H. Knox vuonna 1940 ja jota valmistivat Globe Aircraft ja TEMCO vuosina 1946–1951. Sen voimanlähteenä on Continental C125 -moottori, joka tuottaa 125 hv ja mahdollistaa lentokoneen maksiminopeuden 150 mph ja matkanopeuden 140 mph. Swiftissä on metallirakenne ja sisäänvedettävä laskuteline. Se oli yksi ensimmäisistä sodanjälkeisistä siviililentokoneista, joka tuli markkinoille, ja se houkutteli monia lentäjiä tyylikkäällä ulkonäöllään ja suorituskyvyllään. Swiftistä kehitettiin myös sotilaskoulutusversio nimeltä TEMCO T-35 Buckaroo, joka palveli useissa ulkomaisissa ilmavoimissa.

Lähde: Globe GC-1 Swift Wikipediassa

Grumman Globe GC-1 Swift Walk Around
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Localisation	Pacific Coast Dream Machines 2010
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General Characteristics

The Globe Swift, later produced by TEMCO, is a classic American light, two-seat, all-metal sport monoplane from the post-World War II period. It was known for its sleek, fighter-like appearance and complex features, such as retractable landing gear, distinguishing it from simpler competitors of the era.

Property	Typical Value (GC-1B Variant)
Rooli	Sport/Personal Light Aircraft
Valmistaja	Globe Aircraft Company / TEMCO Aircraft
First Flight (GC-1A)	January 1945
miehistö	1 pilot
Kapasiteetti	1 passenger
Siipiväli	8.94 m (29 ft 4 in)
pituus	6.35 m (20 ft 10 in)
Max Takeoff Weight	776 kg (1,710 lb)

Design and Powerplant

Original Designer: R.S. “Pop” Johnson (1940).
Construction: All-metal low-wing cantilever monoplane (except for early fabric-covered ailerons).
Landing Gear: Retractable, hydraulically operated conventional (tailwheel) landing gear.
GC-1A Engine: Continental C-85 (4-cylinder, 85 hp). This initial version was often considered underpowered.
GC-1B Engine: Continental C-125 (6-cylinder, 125 hp). This more powerful version became the primary production model, offering much improved performance.
Mods/Super Swift: Due to the robust airframe, many Swifts have been heavily modified with engines up to 210 hp or more, earning them the unofficial “Super Swift” designation.

Performance (GC-1B) and Legacy

Maximum Speed: 240 km/h (150 mph, 130 knots) at sea level.
Cruise Speed: 222 km/h (138 mph, 120 knots).
Stall Speed: 69 km/h (43 mph, 37 knots) with flaps down.
Range: Approximately 680 km (420 miles, 360 nautical miles).
Rate of Climb: 305 m/min (1,000 ft/min).
Service Ceiling: 4,877 m (16,000 ft).
Military Variant: TEMCO developed a tandem-seat military trainer version called the **T-35 Buckaroo**, based on the Swift, though it lost out to the Beechcraft T-34 Mentor for the USAF contract.
Legacy: Despite short production runs by Globe (due to insolvency) and TEMCO (ending in 1951), the Swift remains a popular and actively supported classic aircraft today.